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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
8
Annual financial statement for Monticello Iowa dated April 1 1919 lists payments and figures including 718 2000 IP city UU ge 4 1 19 20000 k. This fragment outlines city finances and allocations for the 1918 1919 period.
A collection of jokes and witticisms from varied papers satirizes daily life. It features lines about diamonds deaf husbands puns and a conjurer’s trick as readers enjoy lighthearted humor and misheard phrases.
The Cedar Rapids Republican analyzes the feud between the New York World and Postmaster General Burleson. It argues Burleson uses his authority to decide what news travels the wires and mails, threatening press freedom and democratic debate, comparing tactics to Russia under wartime constraints. The piece warns of growing government control over public opinion.
A naval seaplane of the F-5 type with two 400 hp Liberty motors and a four man crew stayed aloft for twenty hours and ten minutes at Hampton Roads, flying about 1250 miles at just over 60 mph amid 20 to 30 mph gales. Officers say twenty hours may be needed for Newfoundland to Ireland trans Atlantic flights, and Tow ers command plans faster, higher speed planes with about 70 mph cruising speed for the crossing.
War Department releases show 1 832 523 officers and men demobilized to date with 99 295 commissioned. Orders issued for 1 975 000 demobilizations. Overseas troops returning total 676 732. Volunteers called total 18 873 with 4 955 for expeditionary forces, 813 for the Philippines, 280 for Hawaii, and 35 for the Pan American canal zone.
The piece debunks claims that silos are hidden distilleries for alcohol. It argues the idea is a liquor propaganda slogan with no truth, noting if silos produced booze it would have bankrupt the liquor trade. It questions the morality of spreading such slander about farmers.
The Chicago Daily News notes slipping war fatigue while peace talks advance slowly. Officials from allied nations push for an accord as civilian hardship grows and optimism rises amid cautious diplomacy.
Mt. Vernon Hawkeye argues the general assembly road law is timely and advanced to match state sentiment. It urges caution on permanent or cement roads given Iowa’s soil and climate, questioning practicality and comprehensive economy before acting.
The UMWA president urges a six hour day a five day week and higher wages signaling a push for shorter work hours and better pay amid labor calls for reforms.
A future demand for open diplomacy is described as requiring proof from any man who wishes to be believed in that stance. The piece discusses expectations of transparency in foreign policy and the need for demonstrated commitment.
In the Omaha World Herald item, Col. House is described as a useful man who rarely falls ill, reflecting a curiously robust constitution attributed to the notable figure.
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